Beloved Naples Zoo giant anteater, Dee Gee, passes awayCharlotte County Property Appraiser accepting applications for partial property tax refunds
naples Beloved Naples Zoo giant anteater, Dee Gee, passes away The Naples Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved male giant anteater who had given nearly 10 years of joy to visitors.
Charlotte County Property Appraiser accepting applications for partial property tax refunds The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting applications for partial 2024 property tax refunds.
FORT MYERS 2 wanted for stealing an e-bike from Fort Myers business parking lot Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men who stole an electric bike.
Hurricane Ian damages in Punta Gorda exceed $6M Multiple city-owned properties were either destroyed or damaged by Category 4 winds.
north fort myers Lee County man arrested for causing nearly $5K worth of property damage The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of causing nearly $5,000 worth of property damage to a home in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center opening 2 art exhibitions during Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center announced its opening of two art exhibitions during the Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers.
Tim Aten Knows: More than 50 area restaurants coming in 2025 Get set for a scrumptious smorgasbord of restaurants preparing to open in the Naples area in 2025.
FORT MYERS Local bookstore on path to recovery following 2024 hurricane season An independent bookstore in Fort Myers has reopened in a new location following damages from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Below-normal highs with temperatures in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking lower-than-average temperatures due to a cold front moving through Southwest Florida this weekend.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
NAPLES MANOR Neighbors react to Collier County hit-and-run that injured 2 women According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two women were severely injured after a hit-and-run on Texas Avenue in Collier County.
Decision on Vandy QB leads to ex-JUCO players gaining eligibility A former FSW volleyball player is one of the ex-JUCO student athletes to get an extra season in college following Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia’s injunction.
Little Gasparilla Island looking to rebuild after active hurricane season The 2024 hurricane season did damage to Little Gasparilla Island in Charlotte County. Residents hope the new year will bring revitalization.
SOUTH FORT MYERS “I love you guys very much”; Longtime soccer coach speaks on SWFL teens injured in New Orleans terrorist attack Two graduates of The Canterbury School in South Fort Myers were struck by a truck during a terrorist attack in New Orleans.
naples Beloved Naples Zoo giant anteater, Dee Gee, passes away The Naples Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved male giant anteater who had given nearly 10 years of joy to visitors.
Charlotte County Property Appraiser accepting applications for partial property tax refunds The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting applications for partial 2024 property tax refunds.
FORT MYERS 2 wanted for stealing an e-bike from Fort Myers business parking lot Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men who stole an electric bike.
Hurricane Ian damages in Punta Gorda exceed $6M Multiple city-owned properties were either destroyed or damaged by Category 4 winds.
north fort myers Lee County man arrested for causing nearly $5K worth of property damage The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of causing nearly $5,000 worth of property damage to a home in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center opening 2 art exhibitions during Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center announced its opening of two art exhibitions during the Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers.
Tim Aten Knows: More than 50 area restaurants coming in 2025 Get set for a scrumptious smorgasbord of restaurants preparing to open in the Naples area in 2025.
FORT MYERS Local bookstore on path to recovery following 2024 hurricane season An independent bookstore in Fort Myers has reopened in a new location following damages from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Below-normal highs with temperatures in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking lower-than-average temperatures due to a cold front moving through Southwest Florida this weekend.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
NAPLES MANOR Neighbors react to Collier County hit-and-run that injured 2 women According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two women were severely injured after a hit-and-run on Texas Avenue in Collier County.
Decision on Vandy QB leads to ex-JUCO players gaining eligibility A former FSW volleyball player is one of the ex-JUCO student athletes to get an extra season in college following Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia’s injunction.
Little Gasparilla Island looking to rebuild after active hurricane season The 2024 hurricane season did damage to Little Gasparilla Island in Charlotte County. Residents hope the new year will bring revitalization.
SOUTH FORT MYERS “I love you guys very much”; Longtime soccer coach speaks on SWFL teens injured in New Orleans terrorist attack Two graduates of The Canterbury School in South Fort Myers were struck by a truck during a terrorist attack in New Orleans.
While a few coastal businesses have opened following Hurricane Ian, one faces more challenges than most. The Sept. 28 storm devastated the Fort Myers Beach shrimping industry. The two largest companies, Trico Shrimp Company and Erickson and Jensen, discovered in the storm’s aftermath all but one of their shrimping boats washed ashore from storm surge. Of the 43 shrimping boats grounded by the storm, only one has been placed back in the water during the seven weeks since. It took about six weeks for a barge and the necessary crane to arrive. To read more at Gulfshore Business, click here.